Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE)
This
is given by the Department of Science and Technology, for pursuing
BSc/BSc (Hons)/Integrated MSc in Natural/Basic Sciences in subjects like
Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences and Life
Sciences. The award is made based on the performance in Board
examinations. Those coming within the top 1% for each State/Central
Board examination at Class X and Class XII, those performing to
specified standards in specified competitive examinations (like JEE
Main, JEE Advanced, NEET UG etc) within stipulated cut off ranks (up to
10000 in the Common Merit list, National Level Competitive
Examinations), those getting admission to the 5 years Integrated MSc
Programs in Basic & Natural Sciences at all Indian Institute of
Technology (IITs), Indian Institute of Science Educations & Research
(IISERs), National Institute of Science Education & Research
(NISER), Department of Atomic Energy-Centre for Basic Science (DAE-CBS),
Other National level test conducted by any University or Academic
Institute for admission to Under-Graduate or Integrated M.Sc Programme
in Natural Sciences and Basic Sciences), and those getting specified
scholarships/fellowships (like Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojna (KVPY)
Fellows, National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) Scholars, Olympiad
Medalists, Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS) Fellows
etc) are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
Applicant
must be already enrolled into Degree level education in Natural/Basic
Sciences in any of the recognized institutions in India. Applicant must
have joined Degree level courses in Natural/Basic Sciences in any
recognized Indian institution. The courses approved does not include
courses in Engineering, Medicine, Technology and other Professional
courses
Scholarship
value is Rs 80,000, per annum. Of this, cash value payable Rs 60,000
per annum. Rs 20,000 will be paid to the mentoring institution for
undertaking summer time project. All SHE scholars have to undertake
Summer time attachment to an active researcher in recognized research
centers in the country. Scholarships will be given to about 10000
persons for a maximum period of five years.
Website: http://www.inspire-dst.gov.in/
Website: http://www.inspire-dst.gov.in/